Senior Administrative Specialist position is exempt from Merit System

Senior Administrative Specialist

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is an independent and nonpartisan agency that detects and deters fraud, waste, abuse, mismanagement, and corruption in state government. The Senior Administrative Specialist provides advanced administrative support to large, complex operations, possessing comprehensive knowledge of legal, regulatory, and programmatic requirements.

• Serve as a liaison with internal and external contacts to coordinate activities, respond to inquiries, and offer guidance on administrative matters.
• Create and format documents, develop presentations, manage schedules, and maintain databases and record‑keeping systems.
• Deliver excellent customer service in person, electronically, or in written communication.
• Apply and explain agency services, laws, rules, and regulations to support operations.
• Maintain record systems in compliance with retention schedules and retrieve information as needed.
• Assist higher‑level staff with decision making and monitoring key operational indicators by preparing reports and tracking performance.
• Review, process, and evaluate information for completeness and accuracy, resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Draft, manage, and distribute communications for public and internal use.
• Coordinate administrative elements of projects, including timelines, schedules, and documentation.
• Use automated information systems to enter, update, modify, delete, retrieve, and report on data.
• Order and maintain office supplies and equipment.
• Plan and coordinate meetings, hearings, conferences, and travel arrangements.
• May approve or recommend approval/denial of requests within established standards and guidelines.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• At least one year of experience performing administrative specialist work, including composing documents, drafting communications, managing workflows, assisting with research, and data management.
• At least one year of experience using standard computer software to create documents, develop spreadsheets, and maintain databases.
• At least one year of experience collecting, compiling, and evaluating data from multiple sources to prepare reports or administrative documents.
• Six months of experience providing guidance and consultation to management and customers on administrative matters.

Comprehensive benefit packages are available. For more information, visit the State of Delaware Benefits website.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who represent Delaware’s diversity, including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.